A ) Beginning Performance
1) Agamemnon: The Circle of Blood
2) Connor Burns' 1994
3) E.G.G.
4) Emanuel Sonubi's Curriculum Vitae
5) King Lear
6) Methods in Madness
7) Room 1214
8) Thistles
B) Cast Changes
9) Hadestown
C) What Else is Happening This Week and More
10) 92NY Harkness Dance Center Presents Omar Roman de Jesus: Boca Tuya
11/14 - 11/15
11) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Open Rehearsal
11/12
12) Ann Kittredge Returns to Chelsea Table Stage Encore Performance of "Romantic Notions"
13) Concord Theatricals Releases Jason Robert Brown & Stephen Sondheim Live Concert
14) Conwell Coffee Hall in NYC's Financial District Announces New Fall Menu
15) Dance/NYC Launching Groundbreaking Dance Workforce Directory
16) Kupferberg Center Presents Los Ricos & Afro Latin Soul
17) South Street Seaport November Family Activity Weekends
18) Swept Away Lottery & Rush
19) Third Reprise Releases "Some Enchanted Evening" in Partnership with Rodgers & Hammerstein
A ) Beginning Performance
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1) Agamemnon: The Circle of Blood
Agamemnon: The Circle of Blood presents a powerful monologue enhanced by cinematic and media technology, blending classical storytelling with documentary realism. This adaptation delves into power struggles, warfare, and societal injustices, exploring the complexities of the West-Middle East relationship and the urgent call to break free from cycles of violence and war.
Witness the raw power of Clytemnestra as she navigates loss, betrayal, and the relentless cycle of bloodshed. Can we break free from the compulsion to repeat history's mistakes? How is it possible to stop the never-ending circle of blood? This production bridges ancient tragedy with contemporary issues and politics, prompting reflection on the West's relationship with the Middle East, the impact of colonialism, and the quest for peace in a world torn by conflict.
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club (66 E. 4th St.)
11/14 - 11/24
2) Connor Burns' 1994
Don’t miss the UK’s most exciting new comedy phenomenon, Scottish stand-up Connor Burns, fresh from his extraordinary 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe smash-hit season, winner of a Fringe Encore Series run in New York as part of the 2024 New York Comedy Festival, and part of his incredible 100+ date British, Australian and European tour!
Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam St.)
11/13 - 11/15
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3) E.G.G.
Four survivors of a post-apocalyptic world might have encountered the next steps of human evolution as they are held captive to their most primal instincts. Plunged into an inescapable world where humanity is pushed to its absolute limits and every instinct is laid bare, E.G.G. provocatively explores identity, morality, survival and the duality of human nature. Do we embrace our most civilized selves, or do we succumb to the treacherous impulses that lie beneath the surface? Minimalist yet captivating, E.G.G. haunts with its compelling narrative, rich characters, and thought-provoking themes.
The Tank (312 West 36th St.)
11/12 - 11/23
4) Emanuel Sonubi's Curriculum Vitae
Sonubi’s brand-new show takes us through a hilarious and heartfelt story that explores all the jobs that Emmanuel has had before becoming a comedian and how those experiences helped shape his comedic voice. Recently seen on QI, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, Apprentice ‘You’re Fired’ and headlining Live At The Apollo. Emmanuel’s 2022 show Emancipated sold out and was an Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit, and his latest work is already shaping up to be a show not to miss. Curriculum Vitae takes the audience on a hilarious and sometimes poignant journey through a variety of jobs and industries many of which, he was wildly unqualified to do. From working in IT to the doors of London’s nightlife, all this while building up an impressive list of musical theatre credits.
Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam St.)
11/18 - 11/24
The Shed’s Griffin Theater (545 West 30th St.)
11/26 - 12/15
Opening Night 11/14
6) Methods in Madness
When an artist sets out to investigate the line between art and madness, he finds himself in a dangerous dance with existential questions:
Why create art?
Does it heal or harm us?
Must artists suffer?
What’s the price of so-called “genius?”
Methods in Madness is a theatrical experiment + autopsy + installation that aims to examine the creative process and correlations between mental health and artistry. Helmed by multidisciplinary artist Corey Allen—whose visual art and performances, inspired by the works of James Baldwin, Beauford Delaney, Nina Simone, and Julius Eastman, anchor the installation—Methods in Madness will evolve daily.
The Brick Theater (579 Metropolitan Ave.)
Through 8/20
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7) Room 1214
Inspired by real interviews with a history teacher who experienced the 2018 tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School firsthand, this stirring new play follows as she returns to the school to teach one final lesson, asking what if you could rewrite history? She reunites with her students as they were – playful, funny, and full of life and potential – real kids with bright futures. Equal part memorial and essential history, ROOM 1214 overflows with truths both uncomfortable and necessary, offering a moving reminder that the best way to honor the past is to learn from it.
59E59 Theatres (59 E. 59 St.)
11/ 15 - 12/8
Opening Night 11/21
8) Thistles
After fleeing New York City for the countryside during a global calamity, Rebecca finds herself alone in her family’s neglected farmhouse. She must do her best to manage the anxieties and expectations of her aging relatives as they clash over whether to sell the old house, all while surrounded by doorknobs and relationships that are both in desperate need of repair.
Thistles keenly explores family secrets, queerness, and the desperate desire to be accepted. Tragedy lurks as emotions are buried under ancestral floorboards.
59E59 Theatres (59 E. 59 St.)
11/15 - 12/1
Opening night 11/17
B) Cast Changes
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9) Hadestown
Allison Russell joins the cast as Persephone 12/12
Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers, and singers, Hadestown delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience.
Walter Kerr Theatre (219 W 48th St.)
C) What Else is Happening This Week and More
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10) 92NY Harkness Dance Center presents Omar Román de Jesús: BOCA TUYA November 14-15, 2024 |
Omar Román de Jesús' NYC-based dance company BOCA TUYA offers three thought-provoking works: the New York premiere of Caress them in a way that hurts a little; Like those playground kids at midnight; and Los Perros del Barrio Colosal at The 92nd Street Y, New York as part of the Harkness Dance Center’s 2024/25 Season at Buttenwieser Hall at The Arnhold Center on Thursday and Friday, November 14 -15, 2024 at 7pm. This New York program denotes the company's first full-length, solo bill performance and a pivotal moment in BOCA TUYA's future – highlighting de Jesús’ hallmark rhythmic prowess, memorable characters, and surrealist stories. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased at https://www.92ny.org/event/boca-tuya.
New York Premiere
Caress them in a way that hurts a little
Choreography by Omar Román de Jesús
Music by OKRAA “Ola De Luz”
To say Caress them in a way that hurts a little is to embrace the paradox of intimacy: the simultaneous desire for gentleness and the need for a touch that stirs the soul. It speaks to the complexity of human connection, where vulnerability and passion intersect. This work evokes a longing for a depth of sensation that transcends mere physicality, delving into the realms of emotional intimacy and the bittersweet ecstasy of love.
Like those playground kids at midnight
Choreography by Omar Román de Jesús
Music by Jesse Scheinin
In a world that often seeks to stifle individuality, Like Those Playground Kids at Midnight stands as a beacon of defiance, encouraging all to embrace their uniqueness and challenge the boundaries that confine them. It invites us to traverse the enigmatic landscapes of desire, identity, and aspiration, all while advocating for the liberation of the soul.
Los Perros del Barrio Colosal
Choreography by Omar Román de Jesús
Music: Homenaje al Gran Lucho by Lucho Bermudez and Liebestraume, S541/R211: No. 3: Nocturne in A-Flat Mayor by Franz Liszt
Through the exaggerated mannerisms of daytime television, the 8 characters of Los Perros del Barrio Colosal take us on a wild romp through the challenges of creative decision making. Diving dramatically into the adventure of an imagination yet to be physicalized, they ask us to consider the far side of the moments when our ideas threaten, with disjointed urgency, to swallow us whole.
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11) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Open Rehearsal Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6PM Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio | 412 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tribeca, NYC |
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre presents their fall Open Rehearsal on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6PM in their new home studio at 412 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tribeca, NYC. Admission is free. To register, visit: https://amandaselwyndance.networkforgood.com/events/77067-open-rehearsal-fall-2024.
Join the company dancers for a peek into the creative process and view the development of Selwyn’s newest work, Awaken, which will premiere May 8-10, 2025 at New York Live Arts as the company’s 25th Annual Performance Season.
Awaken will weave original material with resonant choreography from Selwyn’s 25 years of rich repertory. The piece will explore the struggle between distraction, a quest for certainty, and living in an embodied present. Selwyn’s athletic choreography will dramatize the complexities of staying grounded, connected, and present in a modern world of endless distraction, consumerism, and convenience. Shifting sections of the work will zero in on our relationship with ambiguity, control, trust, overthinking, vulnerability, and resilience. Awaken will unpack Selwyn’s 25 years of choreographic work to create a compelling evening of dance.
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12) VOCALIST ANN KITTREDGE
RETURNS TO CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE
SECOND ENCORE PERFORMANCE OF “ROMANTIC NOTIONS”
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 @ 7PM
CHELSEA TABLE+STAGE
152 WEST 26TH STREET- NYC
TICKETS ON SALE
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ann-kittredge-tickets-1039481977577
After making her Chelsea Table+Stage (150 West 26th Street – NYC) debut last month, vocalist Ann Kittredge will return to offer a second encore performance of “Romantic Notions,” a diverse collection of songs on the numerous “notions” of love culled from her critically acclaimed second album Romantic Notions (Jazzheads, Inc./King Kozmo Music), which was released this Spring. Ms. Kittredge will take the stage on Thursday, November 14 @ 7pm with her Musical Director Christopher Denny (piano), Sean Harkness (guitar), MaryAnn McSweeny (bass), Rex Benincasa (drums/percussion) and special guest Amy Griffiths (sax/flute). The evening will once again be directed by Barry Kleinbort. Tickets are $20-40 (plus fees) and there is a $25 food/beverage minimum. Tickets are available here or by calling (212) 439-0499. Romantic Notions the album was produced by award-winning songwriter and record producer Paul Rolnick, and is available on all digital platforms. For more information, visit www.jazzheads.com.
Inspired by her recent and highly anticipated second album release, “Romantic Notions,” Ann Kittredge brings to the stage a diverse collection of popular hits re-interpreted in a way that only Ann can do it. She integrates a broad range of rhythms and sentiments into every song and takes her audience on an emotional roller coaster ride showcasing her wide vocal range and talent for evoking strong emotion. A multi-award-winning vocalist, Kittredge transforms multiple classics by such luminaries as Carole King, Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan, infusing them with new depth and artistry, while also introducing new material by Darnell White and the multi-award-winning team of Ahrens & Flaherty.
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13) “ J A S O N R O B E R T B R O W N A N D S T E P H E N S O N D H E I M: L I V E I N C O N C E R T ” FEATURING KATRINA LENK LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA ROB MCCLURE SHOSHANA BEAN AND JOSHUA HENRY AVAILABLE NOW ON ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND ON PREORDER FOR VINYL RELEASE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Concord Theatricals Recordings released the audio recording of Jason Robert Brown and Stephen Sondheim: Live in Concert on digital platforms worldwide. Recorded in June 2019, the album captures Broadway stars performing the music and lyrics of Jason Robert Brown and Stephen Sondheim alongside the songwriters themselves, in what would become Sondheim’s final public performance. The album will be available on 2-LP limited vinyl release on Friday, December 13. Stream or download the album, and pre-order the vinyl HERE. For one night only in June 2019, Broadway legend Sondheim joined 3x Tony Award winner Brown on stage at The Town Hall in New York City. They celebrated each other’s songs with the help of stage luminaries Katrina Lenk, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rob McClure, Shoshana Bean, Joshua Henry, and an orchestra conducted by Georgia Stitt. This joyous event, a SubCulture benefit for Brady: United Against Gun Violence, was the talk of the town.
Album Track List: - Franklin Shepard, Inc.
- Melinda
- Children and Art
- Another Life
- Cassandra
- Last Midnight
- A Song About Your Gun
- Nothing's Bigger Than Kong
- I Love Betsy
- The Next Ten Minutes
- Move On
- Sondheim Introduction
- Good Thing Going
- Sondheim Interview
- It's Hard To Speak My Heart (Reharmonization)
- Not While I'm Around
- Wait 'Til You See What's Next
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14) C O N W E L L C O F F E E H A L L
IN THE HEART OF THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT
UNVEILS NEW FALL 2024 MENU
The Financial District’s new coffee and food destination, Conwell Coffee Hall (6 Hanover Street), nestled within the historic Life And Trust Bank, has unveiled their 2024 fall menu. Conwell Coffee Hall's nourishing seasonal menu features an expanded selection of house-baked pastries, including Blackberry & Pistachio Muffins and Monkey Bread Muffins; a Grilled Cheese Croissant; Grilled Chicken and Baby Romaine Salad; Ricotta & Apple Toast; Roasted Acorn Squash Salad; Squash Soup, and an Iced Matcha Cider or Pumpkin Spice Latte as refreshments.
Conwell Coffee Hall has emerged as a grand sanctuary of coffee culture and an homage to Wall Street’s ambitious spirit. This grand Art Deco space offers guests plentiful coffee and tea selections, as well as classic New York-inspired dishes, including: French Toast soaked in orange zest custard and signature toasts such as Avocado, Smoked Salmon, and Bacon, Egg & Cheese.
To view the full fall menu, please click here.
To learn more, view opening hours, and sign up to Conwell’s newsletter, visit https://conwellcoffeehall.com
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15) Dance/NYC Launches Groundbreaking Dance Workforce Directory Online Platform Will Amplify, Connect, and Empower NYC’s Dance Community |
Dance/NYC is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Dance Workforce Directory, the first-ever comprehensive, searchable online platform designed to amplify the visibility of dance professionals, connect them with opportunities, and help the entire New York City dance ecosystem thrive. This free and accessible resource on the DWR Hub is open to all dance workers, organizations, and businesses based in the NYC metropolitan area and beyond.
The Dance Workforce Directory enables users to create and manage personalized profiles that showcase their work, including bios, images, and videos. It is designed to serve a diverse range of dance professionals—from performers and choreographers to behind-the-scenes collaborators such as stage managers, costume designers, and teaching artists. Similarly, the Directory will help dance organizations and businesses promote their programming, and identify potential collaborators and clients, fostering growth across the entire sector. By providing those without personal websites an opportunity to build an online presence, the Directory reduces economic barriers to participating in the creative economy.
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16) Celebrating 10 Years of the CUNY Dance Initiative Kupferberg Center for the Arts presents Los Ricos and Afro Latin Soul Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 7pm LeFrak Concert Hall |
Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College announces an evening of dance and live music in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the CUNY Dance Initiative. On Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 7 PM, LeFrak Concert Hall will resonate with the rhythms of two alumni of this groundbreaking residency program: Los Ricos and Afro Latin Soul. Tickets are $30 with no additional fees and can be purchased at https://kupferbergcenter.org/event/los-ricos-afro-latin-soul/. LeFrak Concert Hall is located at 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY, 11367.
The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), which is spearheaded by the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College, is an expansive residency program for NYC choreographers at 13 CUNY colleges across all five boroughs. The double-bill on November 16th highlights two remarkable alumni of the program: Los Ricos, featuring flamenco powerhouses Sonia Olla & Ismael Fernández, and Afro-Latin Soul, featuring Sekou McMiller & Friends, a force in the Afro Latin dance movement.
Both companies will perform excerpts of work created during their past CDI residencies. Sekou McMiller & Friends will present Afro Latin Soul, an exuberant exploration of the Jazz and African roots of salsa dance and music, developed during the company’s 2023-24 residency at LaGuardia Community College. Sonia Olla & Ismael Fernández will reprise the “palmas” section from ELLA, created during a 2018 residency at Queens College.
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17) South Street Seaport Museum Announces November Family Activity Weekends Through November 30, 2024 from 11:00am-4:30pm
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South Street Seaport Museum announces November Family Activity Weekends on Saturdays and Sundays through November 30, 2024, from 11:00am–4:30pm. These activities are free with your Pay What You Wish General Admission tickets, no additional registration needed. Engagement stations may be located indoors at the 207 Water Street program space, or on the tall ship Wavertree at Pier 16 (Fulton and South Streets). Museum staff will be happy to point you in the direction of the weekend’s activity when you check in. seaportmuseum.org/family-activity-weekends
November 2024: Build a Baggywrinkle
Join the Seaport Museum for an all-ages activity where you get to learn about the common ships’ tool known as a baggywrinkle––a soft covering used to protect sails from damage. You’ll get to see a real example from one of the Seaport Museum’s historic ships, and then learn how to make one!
Traditionally, baggywrinkle is made from unraveled ropes, but on weekends throughout November, you can come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and learn to make these important tools from scratch using colorful yarn. This fun craft makes for unique maritime-inspired Autumn decoration!
This family activity will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays from November 2 through November 24. Access to Wavertree involves climbing a few stairs, walking up an angled gangway, and descending a few stairs onto the deck. The lower decks are accessible via stairs, while the upper deck requires navigating steep ladder-like stairs.
About Family Activity Weekends
Weekends bring fun activities for the whole family to the South Street Seaport Museum. Timely hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit to the Seaport Museum’s galleries, the tall ship Wavertree, and the lightship Ambrose. Activities and their locations change each month to highlight various aspects of maritime history, New York City’s beginnings as a port city, or the Museum’s collections and offerings. seaportmuseum.org/family-activity-weekends
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18) LOTTERY AND RUSH TICKETS
ANNOUNCED FOR
T H E A V E T T B R O T H E R S
NEW MUSICAL
“S W E P T A W A Y”
Producers Matthew Masten, Sean Hudock, and Madison Wells Live announced lottery and rush ticket availability for The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Swept Away began performances on Tuesday, October 29 at the Longacre Theatre (220 W 48th St) ahead of an official opening on Tuesday, November 19.
Entries for Swept Away’s digital lottery start at 12 AM, one day before the performance, via rush.telecharge.com and winners are drawn the same day at 10 AM and 3 PM. Winners may buy up to 2 tickets at $40 each.
Swept Away’s digital rush begins at 11 AM the day of the performance via rush.telecharge.com. More tickets may become available throughout the day. Rush ends 30 minutes before curtain. One person may buy up to 2 tickets at $45 each.
General rush tickets are available day-of at the Longacre Theatre box office, open Monday-Saturday 10 AM-6 PM. Tickets are subject to daily availability. One person may buy up to 2 tickets at $45 each.
Tickets are available for purchase at www.sweptawaymusical.com and Telecharge at www.telecharge.com, or by calling 212-239-6200 or 800-447-7400
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19) THIRD REPRISE RELEASES NEW TRACK “SOME ENCHANTED EVENING” IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN TO CELEBRATE THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF “RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S SOUTH PACIFIC” STREAM THE TRACK HERE |
Third Reprise, in partnership with Rodgers & Hammerstein, released a reimagined, soul-filled take on “Some Enchanted Evening” to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Featuring lead vocals by singer-songwriter Alita Moses, “Some Enchanted Evening” is now available on streaming and digital platforms worldwide.
Stream the track HERE.
In tandem, a new music video was released today on Third Reprise’s YouTube channel and can viewed HERE.
The track was produced, orchestrated and arranged by Third Reprise founder Daniel Rudin. Third Reprise is a genre-bending, community-bridging band that reimagines musical theatre songs in bold new ways, while highlighting the world-class musicianship of instrumentalists and vocalists from both the Broadway and R&B/funk/soul/jazz scenes in NYC.
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And that's the scoop. Tune in tomorrow for More Theater Monday.
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